Chef Ben Batterbury
Chef At Home in Queenstown
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A Chef based in Queenstown, New Zealand, specialising in fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced menus.
Ben’s approachable and friendly manner is combined with award-winning credentials. Ben's private chef career began with Ben happily unleashing the apron strings after ten successful years as the Executive Chef at the Rees Hotel in Queenstown. As well as being awarded Hotel Chef of the Year in 2017 Ben has picked up numerous accolades over the years, as well as being a New Zealand Beef and Lamb Ambassador.
Ben's refined recipes and meticulously crafted menus draw on international influences from British, French, and Asian cuisines to a clear passion for the Mediterranean style of eating, all brought together using the South Island’s finest ingredients, personally sourced through his network of trusted Central Otago suppliers who share Ben's passion for quality.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
a way to celebrate Central Otago’s bounty through honest flavours, refined technique, and genuine hospitality.
I learned to cook at...
Brunel College in Bristol, England.
A cooking secret...
lies in simplicity done exceptionally well.
My menus
Prawn, chilli & coriander skewer / peanut crumb / sriracha mayo
Paneer tikka skewers / coriander, mango & mint chutney (v)
Fried squid / thai spiced mayo / chilli salt
Teriyaki cured salmon / beet slaw / wasabi / ginger / rye crostini
Merino lamb kofta skewer / hummus / mint yoghurt / pita crumb
Chinese style pork belly or sticky tofu (v) / bao bun / pickled vegetables / coriander / spring onion
Korean fried chicken slider / kimchi mayo / red cabbage slaw / pickled cucumber / slider bun
BBQ pulled pork or pulled jack fruit (v) / soft taco / BBQ sauce / chipotle slaw / avocado sour cream
Blue cod & chunky chips or vegan fish & chunky chips / tartare sauce
Open steak `reuben` sandwich / swiss cheese / sauerkraut / pickles / russian dressing / rye bread
Moroccan spiced free-range chicken / herb tabbouleh / preserved lemon yoghurt
Roast Japanese style aubergine / edamame / brown rice / wasabi yoghurt / rice wafer
Seared beef steak / green beans / rocket / blue cheese / pickled pear / candied nuts
Slow cooked BBQ baby back pork ribs / slaw / chipotle BBQ sauce
Grilled halloumi / heritage tomato salad / pomegranate / mint / za’atar
Whitebait okonomiyaki pancake / bonito / Japanese mayo / Japanese salad
Charred Stewart island salmon / walnut tarator / tahini yoghurt / sumac beets
Salt & pepper squid / Martinez chorizo / tomato / olive / capers / black garlic aioli
Pulled slow cooked merino lamb shoulder / Israeli cous cous / whipped feta / chermoula
Pan fried market fish / horseradish gremolata / roast potatoes / broccoli
Otago cheeseboard / oat crackers / fruit bread / preserves / fruits
Chocolate cremeux / peanut brittle / peanut butter ice / salted caramel / caramelised banana / marshmallow
Caramel poached pineapple / lemongrass panna cotta / coconut crumble / chocolate sorbet
Carrot cake / cream cheese mousse / blueberry sorbet / blueberries / candied walnuts
Baked ricotta cannoli / gingerbread / mandarin / mandarin ginger caramel
Buttermilk panna cotta / strawberries / passion fruit / lychee / crisp meringue
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Sourdough bread / local olive oil / artisan butter and Amuse Bouche
Grilled nevis asparagus / goats cheese / orange / olive / olive biscuit / brioche & pinenut crumbs / rocket
Beef tataki / ponzu / parsnip crisps / apple & radish salad / shitake / beef dumpling
6 seasonal oysters served natural w/ lemon & shallot vinegar
Pork belly / fried squid / chilli & herb salad / cashew & caper dressing / shoots / crackling
Salmon crudo / dill / carrot / cucumber / mustard / puffed buckwheat / orange / horseradish crème fraiche
Pan fried scallops / cabbage / martinez chorizo / potato / crisp polenta / chilli dressing / caldo verde
Chipotle spiced venison / pickled onion / heritage tomatoes / whipped feta / crisp prosciutto / almond / vincotto `
Beef fillet / short rib / roast broccoli / kumara / mushroom / smoked bacon / jus
Free range pork belly & fillet / parsnip puree / grilled apple / braised onion / sage / sauerkraut / mustard sauce
Lumina lamb rump / celeriac mash / celeriac remoulade / spinach / bacon / pickled pear / mint & caper jus
Organic chicken / prosciutto / mozzarella / tomato sauce / silver beet / parmesan crumbs / sundried tomato fregola
Market fish / martinez chorizo & potato salad / nevis asparagus / black garlic harissa / pickled shallot / dill yoghurt
Lime glazed salmon / scallion & mushroom pancake / bok choi / kimchi mayo / pickled cucumber / spiced aubergine
Mushroom & ricotta ravioli / mushrooms / silver beet / parmesan / hazelnut / truffle butter sauce
Canterbury duck / carrot hummus / carrots / mandarin / almond & herb cous cous / dates / feta / labneh
Otago cheeseboard / oat crackers / fruit bread / preserves / fruits
Chocolate cremeux / peanut brittle / peanut butter ice / salted caramel / caramelised banana / marshmallow
Caramel poached pineapple / lemongrass panna cotta / coconut crumble / chocolate sorbet
Carrot cake / cream cheese mousse / blueberry sorbet / blueberries / candied walnuts
Baked ricotta cannoli / gingerbread / mandarin / mandarin ginger caramel
Buttermilk panna cotta / strawberries / passion fruit / lychee / crisp meringue
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Sourdough bread / local olive oil / artisan butter and Seasonal freshly shucked oysters served natural w/lemon
Local Martinez gourmet chorizo sausages / mango salsa
Free range pork loin / paprika rub / cherry tomato salsa
Soy & ginger marinated free range chicken / sesame / spring onion / chilli
Wakanui sirloin of beef / chimmi churri
Lumina lamb shoulder / balsamic glaze / green goddess sauce
Pork rib rack / BBQ glaze
1st class lamb chops / rosemary & garlic marinade / balsamic mint sauce
Market fish cooked en papillote w/ orange, fennel & chilli
Teriyaki marinated Stewart island salmon / furikake / wasabi mayo
Prawn and Martinez chorizo skewer / paprika & lemon / sriracha mayo
Tuna Steak / sesame rub / pineapple & chilli salsa
Stuffed aubergine / quinoa / mushroom / feta / raisins / parsley (v)
Thyme & garlic marinated halloumi skewer / caramelised orange & walnut salsa (v)
Caesar salad / cos lettuce / sourdough croutons / smoked bacon / parmesan
Spiced carrot salad / chicory / chickpea / mozzarella / mandarin / fregola / walnut harissa salsa
Roast potatoes / lemon & rosemary / herb & pickle salad / feta / mustard
Roasted kumara / coconut chilli coating / fresh chilli / spring onion / coriander / thai green curry mayo
Rocket / grilled courgette / mushrooms / green olive / parmesan / basil gremolata / toasted seeds
Nevis asparagus / blue cheese ranch dressing / crisp bacon / apple / walnut
Portabello mushrooms / orzo salad / parmesan / rocket / truffle / pine nuts
Heritage tomato salad / beetroot / whipped goat feta / mint / pine nuts / balsamic
Otago cheeseboard / oat crackers / fruit bread / preserves / fruits
Chocolate cremeux / peanut brittle / peanut butter ice / salted caramel / caramelised banana / marshmallow
Caramel poached pineapple / lemongrass panna cotta / coconut crumble / chocolate sorbet
Carrot cake / cream cheese mousse / blueberry sorbet / blueberries / candied walnuts
Baked ricotta cannoli / gingerbread / mandarin / mandarin ginger caramel
Buttermilk panna cotta / strawberries / passion fruit / lychee / crisp meringue
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Grilled nevis asparagus / goats cheese / orange / olive / olive biscuit / brioche & pinenut crumbs / rocket
Beef tataki / ponzu / parsnip crisps / apple & radish salad / shitake / beef dumpling
6 seasonal oysters served natural w/ lemon & shallot vinegar
Pork belly / fried squid / chilli & herb salad / cashew & caper dressing / shoots / crackling
Salmon crudo / dill / carrot / cucumber / mustard / puffed buckwheat / orange / horseradish crème fraiche
Pan fried scallops / cabbage / martinez chorizo / potato / crisp polenta / chilli dressing / caldo verde
8hr lumina lamb shoulder / balsamic glaze / green goddess sauce
Stewart island salmon / sweet & sour glaze / pineapple salsa / Asian style slaw / puffed tapioca
New Zealand beef ribeye / sundried tomato pesto / rocket / pinenuts / balsamic gel
Free range pork belly / char siu / broccoli puree / cucumber & spring onion salsa / puffed rice
Grilled Vietnamese marinated free range chicken / beansprouts / fresh herbs / nuoc cham / peanuts
Stewart Island blue cod / smashed edamame beans / ginger & lemon dashi sauce / furikake
Spiced carrot salad / chicory / chickpea / mozzarella / mandarin / fregola / walnut harissa salsa
Roast potatoes / lemon & rosemary / herb & pickle salad / feta / mustard
Roasted kumara / coconut chilli coating / fresh chilli / spring onion / coriander / thai green curry mayo
Rocket / grilled courgette / mushrooms / green olive / parmesan / basil gremolata / toasted seeds
Nevis asparagus / blue cheese ranch dressing / crisp bacon / apple / walnut
Heritage tomato salad / beetroot / whipped goat feta / mint / pine nuts / balsamic
Otago cheeseboard / oat crackers / fruit bread / preserves / fruits
Chocolate cremeux / peanut brittle / peanut butter ice / salted caramel / caramelised banana / marshmallow
Caramel poached pineapple / lemongrass panna cotta / coconut crumble / chocolate sorbet
Carrot cake / cream cheese mousse / blueberry sorbet / blueberries / candied walnuts
Baked ricotta cannoli / gingerbread / mandarin / mandarin ginger caramel
Buttermilk panna cotta / strawberries / passion fruit / lychee / crisp meringue
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